CVE-2014-6347

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…

published November 11, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website can exploit an Internet Explorer 11 memory flaw! Attackers could potentially execute arbitrary code with just a single click, leaving your system vulnerable. 🛡️ Think of it like a restaurant letting any customer behind the kitchen counter; if they’re crafty enough, they might change the recipes or cause chaos that affects everyone! In this scenario, attackers could run malicious code on your machine or cause a denial of service, leading to crashes or unpredictable behavior. This could leave your personal data exposed and your browsing experience utterly disrupted!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant letting any customer behind the kitchen counter; if they’re crafty enough, they might change the recipes or cause chaos that affects everyone! The Internet Explorer memory corruption vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate memory in such a way that they can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser, putting users at risk.

What to do

In this scenario, attackers could run malicious code on your machine or cause a denial of service, leading to crashes or unpredictable behavior. This could leave your personal data exposed and your browsing experience utterly disrupted! To protect yourself, evaluate your usage of Internet Explorer 11 and consider switching to a more secure browser. Stay updated on any patches Microsoft may release for this issue and remain vigilant against suspicious websites. 🛡️ You’ve got this! By being proactive, you can keep your browsing safe and sound! 💪😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15525 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2014-11-11T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 22:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…
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